August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Carrownisky in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Carrownisky, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Carrownisky self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrownisky is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrownisky does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrownisky start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrownisky


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Coach House 2 in Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Coach House 2, Lisbellaw

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Coach House 2 self catering accommodation in Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Coach House 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coach House 2 start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilgarriffe in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilgarriffe self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilgarriffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilgarriffe start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilgarriffe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waldrons Barn in Brinkworth, Wiltshire, South West England

Waldrons Barn, Brinkworth

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Waldrons Barn self catering accommodation in Brinkworth, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Waldrons Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waldrons Barn start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waldrons Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lamorna Lookout in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Lamorna Lookout, Lamorna

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lamorna Lookout self catering accommodation in Lamorna, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lamorna Lookout does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lamorna Lookout start from £302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lamorna Lookout


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Letterkenny in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Letterkenny, Lough Swilly

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Letterkenny self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Letterkenny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterkenny start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterkenny


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9963 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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